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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Just One Thing

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 2, 2014
    based on 41 ratings
     | 54,656 views

    Curly: Do you know what the secret of life is? [holds up 1 finger] This. Mitch: Your finger? Curly: One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and the rest don't mean squat. Mitch: But, what is the "one thing?" Curly: That's what You need to find out. Updated July 2025.

    There are only a few people ... that are proficient ....in doing more than one thing ... at a time. And it is a proven fact ... that women ... are far better at multi-tasking...... then those ....in that other group. (Pause) In fact, ... most people ....... never become proficient ... in more ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Overcoming The Mountain Of Disappointment

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 25, 2013
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    What will you do with your disappointments? Will you allow them to stop you. Or, will you allow God to use them to strengthen, temper and intensify your life?

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church November 3rd, 2013 Haggai 2:1-9 OVERCOMING THE MOUNTAIN OF DISAPPOINTMENT Satan/always doing/utmost/stall/work of God. • He hindered/Jews/building/temple • Today he endeavors/hinder/people/God/spreading/gospel. • Only design is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focus On Destiny: Leaving The Past Behind SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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    To reach our destiny, we must keep our minds focused on where we are going, not where we have been.

    Introduction: As we journey through life, it is crucial to maintain a focused mind on our ultimate destination. Just like the Israelites in the wilderness, we must resist the temptation to dwell on past comforts and instead keep our eyes fixed on the future. In order to reach our destiny, we need ...read more

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    How Do You Overcome False Teachers In A Movement?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 24, 2024
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    Every church movement, every denomination has false teachers that they have to deal with. As Jesus taught, the wheat and the tares are growing together. Ravenous wolves, he predicted would rush into the flock.

    "But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves." -2 Peter 2:1 Every church movement, every ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    God Who Overcomes Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,477 views

    In life there will be forces that seek to destroy, deny, or deter human and spirital potential, but the good news is that we serve a God who overcomes.

    God Who Overcomes Matthew 2:1-15 Matthew 2:15 “Out of Egypt I have called my son” After the joy of Christmas, after birth of Jesus, after the wise men and Sheppard’s, and after the angels sing, we encounter Herod’s diabolical plot to destroy the baby Jesus. This aspect of the story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Allow Your Past Rob Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007
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     | 8,414 views

    Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The third thief: "Your Past."

    DON’T ALLOW YOUR PAST TO ROB YOUR JOY A. I Timothy 1:12-16 (READ and COMMENT) ILLUSTRATION: In 1955, the New York Yankees chose 22 year-old John Malangone as the probable REPLACEMENT for VETERAN catcher Yogi Berra. Though he could THROW a BALL from HOME PLATE and HIT the left field FENCE 368 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming The Giants Of Life Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,294 views

    If you are going for God, you will face giants in your life, what will you do about them?

    We are just about through our series on the Dream Giver. I want you to know I am working on a life development series which will help you put together the principles of the dream giver as life application. We last spoke of the wasteland and the sanctuary. After you come out of your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming Huge Obstacles Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 13,907 views

    These verses tells of the longest day in history

    The Victory side of life #11 Overcoming Huge Obstacles - By Gerald Van Horn Joshua 10:12-14 These verses tell of the longest day in history. I have always been fascinated by these verses of Scripture. There is in its context a great message of miracles and victory. Boot camp is over. Great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Failures & Disappointments Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 19,508 views

    Where disappointments are concerned, we need to know that failure need not be fatal and success is never final.

    References: Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Wisdom For Overcoming Errors

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
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    No one is beyond making mistakes, but with the wisdom of God, you can live in accuracy and avoid repeating costly errors

    WISDOM FOR OVERCOMING ERRORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 10:5-10 Key Verse: “If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.” (Ecclesiastes 10:10, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:7, Hosea 4:6, James ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Fear With Faith

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 4, 2010
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    The writer of the twenty-seventh Psalm faced and conquered real fear. At some point in the midst of his trouble, the psalmist felt the pressing need to get back to God.

    Marjorie Goff was thirty-one when she stepped inside and closed the door of her small apartment in 1949. She did not leave her home again until she was sixty-one. She did go out one time in 1960 to visit her family. Two years later, she left again to have an operation. And in 1976, when the friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Feelings Of Insecurity Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025
     | 444 views

    Feelings of insecurity are common but not insurmountable. By understanding our identity in Christ, embracing His love, trusting in His promises, renewing our minds with His Word, and walking by faith, we can overcome insecurity.

    OVERCOMING FEELINGS OF INSECURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:9 "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Be An Overcomer In Times Of Uncertainty

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,526 views

    When going through turbulent times and adversity we need to hear the words of the Lord, “When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you.” (Isaiah 43:2)

    Be An Overcomer in Uncertain Times Isaiah 43:1-3 “When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Secrets Of Being An Overcomer

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,618 views

    How Christians can be more successful in overcoming the tactics of Satan in daily life.

    August 1, 2004 Impact #5 Iliff and Saltillo UM “Secrets of Being an Overcomer” Joshua 8:1-8, 30-35 and 9:3-15 INTRODUCTION: The book of Joshua describes how God’s people possessed the land He had given them. It tells of victories as well as defeat. It is a book of history, and it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Overcoming Marginal Living

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,152 views

    God wants to help us move away from the margins (edges) of His love and continue to grow as close to Jesus as possible.

    Overcoming Marginal Living -Several months ago Robin and I were sitting in the living room one night and all of a sudden there was a big thump! We went into Zoe’s room to check it out and she had fallen out of bed. She was fine. We helped her back in and she didn’t even remember it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God